Jackson adamant he'll benefit from his experiences

Paddy Jackson featured in every match of Ireland's RBS 6 Nations campaign barring their crowning moment in Paris but he insists he'll only benefit from the experience.

The 22-year-old fly-half came off the bench on each occasion as Ireland defeated Scotland and Wales and then bounced back after a loss to England to down Italy in Dublin.

He was in Paris for the fifth and final clash with France however it wasn't in a playing capacity as Ireland secured a 22-20 victory that earned them the RBS 6 Nations title.

It was Jackson's second taste of the RBS 6 Nations having made his debut against Scotland during last year's tournament and also started against France and Italy.

Ireland finished fifth in 2013 before Declan Kidney made way for Joe Schmidt as head coach and Jackson insists there are no hard feelings over Paris - rather the opposite.

"It was good just to be there (in Paris) and to have been involved in the other games. It was a brilliant experience," said Jackson.

"I have come a long way since the Six Nations last year and it is obviously great to be involved in that bit of Irish rugby history.

"I have learned so much over the past two months and Joe has been a massive part of that. He really focuses on the little things.

"And for someone like me, trying to fine-tune my game and trying to get better all the time, he has been brilliant. I am keen to keep learning. I am enjoying my rugby.

"When you look at how things haven't gone well in the past you definitely learn from them and I am sure there are going to be brilliant times in the future and some bad moments too, but you just have to keep learning."

Wales acting head coach Rob Howley, Ireland defence coach Andy Farrell and England forwards coach Steve Borthwick will all work under Warren Gatland on next summer's British & Irish Lions tour in New Zealand.

The trial introduction of bonus points to the RBS 6 Nations, the Women's Six Nations and the Under 20s Six Nations will enhance the Championships and encourage positive rugby according to Six Nations Chief Executive Officer John Feehan.

Wales acting head coach Rob Howley, Ireland defence coach Andy Farrell and England forwards coach Steve Borthwick will all work under Warren Gatland on next summer's British & Irish Lions tour in New Zealand.

The trial introduction of bonus points to the RBS 6 Nations, the Women's Six Nations and the Under 20s Six Nations will enhance the Championships and encourage positive rugby according to Six Nations Chief Executive Officer John Feehan.

The trial introduction of bonus points to the RBS 6 Nations, the Women's Six Nations and the Under 20s Six Nations will enhance the Championships and encourage positive rugby according to Six Nations Chief Executive Officer John Feehan.

Wales acting head coach Rob Howley, Ireland defence coach Andy Farrell and England forwards coach Steve Borthwick will all work under Warren Gatland on next summer's British & Irish Lions tour in New Zealand.